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Where Students Become Teachers Where Sustainability Shapes Our Future Where 9,289 Dreams Turn Into Degrees Where Education Redefines Boundaries Where Connection Creates Community Where Cerritos Leads the Conversation
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THE CERRITOS COLLEGE MAGAZINE
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CERRITOS COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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James Cody Birkey
Mariana Pacheco, President
Dr. Dawn Green, Vice President
Zurich Lewis, Clerk
WHERE EDUCATION PAYS OFF At Cerritos College, education isn’t just a path—it’s a payoff. Whether you want a better job, a bigger paycheck, or a university degree, your investment here delivers for life. The Golden Returns report proves it. Cerritos College ranks #1 in Los Angeles County and #10 in California for return on investment. Our students get results fast, recouping their college costs in just two months, while others take years. With an average program cost of $1,386 and an annual earning boost of $9,000, that’s real value. That’s Cerritos College. And for those who transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree, the payoff jumps to $30,000 more each year. We’re not just changing lives. We’re changing trajectories. Cerritos College turns potential into prosperity. Our programs in healthcare, technology, business, and manufacturing connect students directly to high-demand careers. We’re also making success visible. New digital tools will show exactly what students can expect—cost, timeline, and earnings—so they can make confident, data-driven choices. At Cerritos College, you don’t just earn a degree. You gain momentum. You build a future. You create opportunities for generations. That’s the Falcon advantage. That’s where education pays off. Enjoy this 2025 edition of SOAR , a celebration of the students, faculty, and staff who make our Falcon family climb higher every year.
Dr. Shin Liu Mariana Rios Dr. Sandra Salazar
Gustavo Sanchez, Student Trustee
C ERRITOS COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Jose Fierro, President/Superintendent Felipe Lopez, Executive Vice President of Business Services/Assistant Superintendent Dr. Frank Mixson, Vice President of Academic Affairs/Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mercedes Gutierrez, Vice President of Human Resources/Assistant Superintendent Dr. Robyn Brammer, Vice President of Student Services/Assistant Superintendent EDITORS Chelsea Van Doornum, Director of
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Public Relations and Communications Aya Aoki, Media Relations Coordinator DESIGNER Kelly Kwan, Graphic Designer PHOTOGRAPHERS Kelly Kwan, Graphic Designer
Jose L. Fierro, D.V.M., Ph.D. President/Superintendent
Cerritos College stands among the nation’s best— one of just 46 colleges to earn the Seal of Excelencia for transforming lives.
Sarah Pirtle, Multimedia Production Specialist I Ryan Sumida, Arts & Culture Promotions Specialist Thank you to all Cerritos College faculty and staff for their contributions to this magazine.
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